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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A London Mob.

LONDON, October IA The unemployed
person, who frequent Trafagaler square
formed in body to-day and marched to
the Mansion house where they demanded
an interview with the lord mayor. The
lord mayor declined to hold any conyer-
sation with the mob or representatives
The eicrowd insisted upon an interview but
were again refused. They openly de-
nounced the lord mayor, after which they
started back to Trafagaler square. They
stopped at the office of the STANDARD news
paper hooting and jeering. The police at
tempted to move the crowd, but were met
with resistance. They then charged on
the mob and seized black banner and
number of red flags. The mob then scat
tered but shortly after rallied. The
leaders of the crowd shouted "men, assert
your rights" The mob rushed upon the
police and succeeded in forcing them back
from their position and in recapturing
the black banner. The police soon reor-
ganized, however, and again charged the
mob'Who become demoralized and rushed
in every direction.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
The President on Southern Soil.

RAyENDEN, Ark, October 14.-Presi-
dent Cleveland's train crossed into Ar
kansas from Missouri this morning while
he and his party were at breakfast. All
were cheerful on entering the esouth, being
we'll assured of the hospitality for which
the southern people are celebrated. The
day was bright and charming. After
passing Ozark mountain early in the
morning the train ran through sparsely
settled region, offering nothing in the way
of popular demonstration, An opportu-
nifty was offered to examine and enjoy the
good things found, of which the ladies
were taking full advantage. The presi-
dent bade good bye reluctantly to the
northwest, regretting that his stay had
been brief, that his fight from point to
point had been made SO hastily, and that
SO many things of interest had been left
unseen.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Commencing Business Early

fsWhat are you doing, Tommy" asked q
Sioux Falls lady of her son who was
sticking up stakes around the back
yard.
''Platin' a addition" replied the young
hopeful. whose father is real estate
agent.
.''How are sales?"
Bully, ma; Study Jones takes that
corner there by the gate for apeanut and
lem'nade stand, Bill Smith and Dutchy
take block by the barn for their circus,
an Hen Jones is talking bout takin' two
lots by the apple tree for to tie up his dog
on SOS his dad can't shoot it. Say, ma,
I'll let ye in on the ground floor on that
lot by the corner o the house there to
stand yer flower pots on take It for ;
cents an handful O raslns, seeing It's
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A Theatrical Struggle.

Theatrical Manager John Mcguire has
recovered sufficiently to leave Soda
Springs, Idaho, and is now in Salt Lake
City He is expected in Montana in few
days. There is evidently lots Of exercise
for his rustling ability awaiting him in
Helena. Some clash between Mcguire
and Ming makes it doubtful if the re-
novated and remodeled Ming's opera house
will be leased to him. The amphitheatre
building which Mcguire has been operat-
lng as a theatre during the season and up
on which he has a lease until January, has
Deen purchased by Mr.. Ming with the
evident intention to shutting out Mcguire.
The latter owns, has leases upon or ar
rangements with almost every other the
atre in the territory and holds strong
hand for a freeze outs game. On the other
side of the table Mr.. Ming has plenty OF
money to back him, though Mcguire says
he can get just as much for his purposes.
II it comes down to a contest it will be
battle of the giants. independent.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
viii Kill the Ponies.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-THE acting
commissioner of the Indian affairs to-day
received telegram from Agent William
son, on the Grow reservation in Montana
in reply to an inquiry from the commits
sioner few days ago regarding the extent
of the glanders among the horses of the
Crows The agent says but ten horses "a
the reservation are as yet affected, worth
about S25 apiece. The acting commits
sioner instructed the agent to obtain the
consent of the Indian owners to have the
diseased aoimals killed, promising REIN
bursement
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
The CIssWn Prince Doomed.

BERLIN, October IA. The condition Of
the crown prince is unquestionably pre-
carious. : It is admitted now that he is
suffering from cancer Of the throat known
as tobacco smokers cancer. The case is
very similar to that of General Grant In
spite Of all official opinions to the CON
trary, the german physicians consider the
prince already 4 doomed man. The very
severe caustics used have destroyed not
only the tissue primarily affected, but the
parts themselves. So severe has the
treatment been that some portions of the
bony tissue is now visible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Sensible Texas.

AUSTIN, September 1.-THE Matador
Land and Cattle Co., incorporated in
Scotland with a capital Of 100000 has
been refused a charter to do business in
Texas. Attorney General Hogg decides
that to garnt a charter would be clearly
repugnant to public interest and declares
that even domestic corporation could
not get a charter for the purpose of pur-
chasing and owning real estate in Texas,
when such is their main purpose.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Montana News Via Denyer--The Grow Agen-
cy Trouble.

DENVER, October IA Billings, Mont,
special to the Republican says: Agent
Howard is now making an investigation
of the trouble at the Grow agency, and
says unless ordered to do otherwise by
tomorrow, an attempt to arrest the in
surgruts will be made and bloodshed
will follow Sword Beorer, at the head of
200 braves, is camped within gun shot Of
the agency, awaiting developments.
Sword Bearer is gaining strength daily.
Much uneasiness is felt by the settlers.
The Indians at the agency are sullen and
uncommunicative.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Use Some of the Surplus.

WARRINGTON, October IA. - Commission
er Sparks report says Of Montana: "Of-
fee work on agricultural surveys was
small in consequence of insufficient ap-
preparations for clerk hire, and most Of
the Montana surveys returned remain un-
examined for the same reason. Important
surveys for use in suits involving over
100000 could not be contracted for at
the rates allowed by the appropriation
acts of congress-"
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Work on the Water Works Plant.

Mr.. w. G. Conrad is in receipt of a let
Ter from Mr.. Geo. T. Woolston requesting
him to put men at work Immediately dig
ging bitches to receive the pipes Of the
new water works. Mr. Woolston will be
here in person the latter part of next
week. Messrs. Mike and Jack Connolly
will begin work with a force of men on
Monday morning, digging the bitches.
Upon Mr. Woolston's arrival work on the
pumping station will also be commenced
and pushed to completion as early as
possible.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Situation at Grow Agency

BILLINGS, October 1.-THE situation
is practically unchanged at the Grow
agency, Ten visiting Assinniboine In
dians we'll armed rnd equipped have just
arrived, for what purpose is unknown, but
they may cause trouble. A party of Grows
with other Indians are reported to be
holding war dance near the Big Horn
mountains. They have killed number
of cattle belonging to settlers.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Texas Highway Robber Killed.

Er. PAso, October 1.-THE Galveston,
Harrisburg & San Antonio mail and ex-
press, which left here this evening was
stopped four miles eastof the city by three
masked men. While two men covered
the engineer and fireman with revolvers
the third went back to the mail car and
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Spanish Iron Clads.

MADRID, October IA. The queen regent
has signed decree authorizing the con-
struction of six iron clads of 800 tons
each, which shall be capable of attaining
a speed of from Is to 90 miles an hour,
and also four large and sixty small torpedo
boats
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A sad Affair During the Presidents Recep-
tion at Memphis.

MEMPHIS, October 15.-A tragic Incl
dent occurred just as the president closed
his remarks in response to Judge Ellett's
welsome. Though the day was not un-
comfortably warm, the spot in the center
of court house square where the speakers
stand had been erected was an exposed
one, and Judge Elicit, who stood for
time with his hat off as the president was
speaking, sat down and was soon over
come with heat. DIR. Bryant, of the pres
ident's party, took the direction of affairs
and remained with the unfortunate gen
tleman while the president was escorted
to the cotton exchange. Judge Elicit died
five minutes after the president left the
reviewing stand. The fact was studiously
kept from the president. Judge Elicit
was courtly gentleman of high local re-
pute, and his address, which was not alone
for Memphis but the whole south, was
memorable one. The presidents reply
was an equally fine effort. The aspects Of
the occasion had combined to make the
affair extraordinary in all respects. The
decorations visible everywhere We're more
elaborate and general than those OF any
place yet visited by the president, with
the possible exception of Madison, and 1t
was remarked that twice as many people
were on the streets than had ever been
seen before in Memphis
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

HELENA, October 15. Mr.. J. r. Drew,
the we'll known boot and shoe merchant,
was found lying on the floor of his store
yesterday morning suffering from a stroke
of paralysis. He had fallen some time
during the night before and was unable
to help himself in any manner. He was
Immediately removed to st. Johns hospi-
tai and medical assistance called. The
stroke is comparatively light and last
evening Mr.. Drew was resting fairly easy.
The paralysis affects the right side and he
was beginning to move his hand. What
the result of the stroke will be cannot
now be told, but it will be the hope of all
who know him that his recovery will be
early and complete.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
GLANDERED INDIAN PONIES.
Tie Commissioner of Agriculture Can Do
Nothing in the Premises But viii Turn
the Matter Over to the Indian
Commissioners.
Independent I


Some time ago complaints were laid be-
fore Governor Leslie that the Grow pony
nerds were affected with glanders and
soliciting some measures for the eXtirpa-
ton Of the disease. Ha despatched Terri
+orial Veterinarian Holloway to the scene
of the disease with directions to investigate.
The veterinarian reported that the disease
was certainly in existence among the Grow
horses, but that he was powerless to act on
an Indian reservation. Governor Leslie
reported the circumstances to the Commits
eioners of agriculture and has received the
following reply:
T S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Sept 30, 1897.
TO His Excellency p. FL. Leslie Governor
of Montana Territory:
SIR-Your favor Of the 18th instant, with
enclosures relating to the subject OF CLAN
ders among horses within the Indian res
ervation has been received.
regret that the act of congress creating
the bureau of animal industry does not
give the bureau Jurisdiction within the In
dian reservation, for should be pleased
to have the officers Of this department
protect your people from the dangers of
contagious diseases existing in that
country. As 1t is, I am without authority
to proceed il the work of extirpating this
disease within the Indian country. Ihaye,
however, forwarded your letter and ac-
companying papers to the honorable sec
retary Of the interior, who has full charge
Of Indian affairs, and recommended that
such steps as are necessary to destroy the
diseased animals. Very respectfully,
NORMAN J. CoLMAN,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

The RIVER Press is in receipt of pri-
vate telegraphic adyices that the great
contest for the championship of the world
between the Detroit and st. Louis base
ball teams, which has been in progress
several days, closed yesterday, the Detroit
team coming off victorious, thereby win
ming the distinction cf being the cham
pion team of the world
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Work Commenced on the Fort Benton Stock
Yards.

We learn that large force Of workmen
are already engaged in the construction
Of the stock shipping yards at the Fort
Benton depot grounds. lit is intended to
have them completed by the middle or
latter part Of next week. The pens will
be large enough to accommodate the large
number of sheep or cattle that may be
brought to this point for shipment. Fort
Benton is now provided with every con-
yenience thatstockmen May need for either
forwarding or receiving live stock at this
noint
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
A tvatel.y Grave.

GLoUcEsrER, Mass, October a The
schooner Thomas L. Darr, that sailed
from here August 10Th with a crew of II
men on a fishing voyage, is given un for
lost with all on board. She was last seen
at anchor September 8, the day Of the
disastrous hurricane off the Banks.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Funeral of Minister Manning.

New YoRK, October Il. The funeral
services over the remains of Minister
Manning were held this morning at Trim
ity chapel, Bishop Whipple officiating.
The pail bearers were Gen. Sherman Gen.
Beauregard, J. Floyd King, E. T. Veile,
f.. W. Glider, Percy Roberts, J. Pierre
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
kasson Breaks Jail.

The following dispatch reached Fort
Benton this morning and explains itself
fully:
GREAT Falls, October Z, 1887.
j. 4. McNaught, Fort Benton, N. T.:
Arrest w. f. Kasson, who broke Jail
here last night Description Height,
feet, s inches; black hair and eyes; small
side whiskers; eye-lash Of right eye snow
white; had on dark clothes.
w. H. BLACK, Sheriff.
There is an unfounded rumor about the
streets that Kasson heard of town down
in Dakota that was talking of getting out
directory and made wild break for lib
erty in the hope of getting the job.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
British Vessel Lost.

LONDON, October IA THE British ship
Monarch, Capt. Corbett, which sailed
from Manila August Both for New York,
has been lost on Minders Island The
captain and three of his crew named
Drew, Redford and Crupp, were drowned.
The remainder Of the crew have arrived
at Manila.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Yacht Lost.

WASHINGTON, October IA. The yacht
Nettie, which left Jarvis island, lake Su-
perior, for..Port Arthur last Thursday, was
undoubtedly lost in the storm which fol
lowed. The rudder of the Nettie was
found near Milton island. She had a
crew Of six.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
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Desperate Dead.

SPOKANE FAILS, October 10. The noto-
riona half breed desperate Bill Jackson
who was shot BY Officer Gillespie on Sep
tember 22nd, died on Friday. The coroI
ner's Jury last night brought ~ Veraiet
of unsuitable homicide.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
The Canadian Representative.

OrrAwA, October H. Sir Charles Tup-
per has been selected as the canadian rer-
resentative on the fisheries commission.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

threw bomb against the door. The ex-
plosion, which shattered the door and
side Of the car into splinters, dazed the
agent, but he recovered himself, however,
and poured charge from double bar
relied shot gun into the breast of the rob
Der, who had jumped into the car, killing
him Instantly The two on the engine,
hearing the report fed, the mail agent
firing the remaining load after them The
train then returned to FL Paso and re-
mained until morning.
j. r. Drew, of Helena, Stricken With Par
aIysis.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

pont Morgan, Henry r. Jackson, Gov.
Green of New Jersey, Roswell P. Flower,
VIM. Dorsheimer, Geo. Preston, and DR..
VIM. Polk. After the services the body
was sent by express to New Orleans,
whittier the widow, unaccompanied, went
this afternoon, and where the interment
will take place.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Accepted with Than ks

New YORK, October 14-Rev. Thos Ii.
Beecher has accepted the greenback nom
ination for secretary of state.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
Napton Rejects the Attorney Generalship.

BUTTE, October 15.-After examining
the attorney generalship law Col. Napton
to-day decided not to accept the appoint
ment to the Office, and notified Governor
Leslie accordingly. What seems to have
staggered Napton is the fact that under
the law the holding of the Office would be
to a certain extent de facto, and that the
law does not provide any salary until NOM
ination is confirmed by the legislative
council, which will not meet for fifteen
months. If the council had confirmed
him at first he would have undoubtedly
accepted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

VALPARAISO, Ind, October 15.-Judge
Field, presiding at the fall term of the
district court here, has summoned grand
jury to convene on Monday to make
thorough investigation of the Kouts dis
aster. Prosecuting Attorney Shumparker
says no pains will be spared to bring the
guilty parties to justice.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19
1t May be Cold Law, But is it Not Brutal

MINNEAPOLIS, October 14.-Dr. A. NJ,
Hamblin, one Of those eyicted in Obrien
county, Iowa, writes to a friend here that
the half has not been told of the horrors
of the evictions Many Of the families are
living on public highways in tents made
of quilts and sheets. Men seventy years
old, manned soldiers, and widows have lost
their homes and are sleeping on the cold
ground. The British syndicate have taken
their teams and milch COWS to pay the
cost of evictions. There have been one
hundred and twenty families evicted.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-10-19

The Detroits the Champion Base Ballists OF
the World.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-04-28
Bolton Items.

notwithstanding the Indictment weather
OIL last Friday evening, a goodly number
attended the Dime Reading in Stringer's
Hall. We bayo not the space to comment
on the various pieces rendered, but suffice
it 10 say that all the participants did
credit both to themselves and the Club.
One day last week our town was
thrown into quite an excitement on ac-
count of the appearance on the streets, of
dog, supposed to have been mad. Sew
eral who saw the dog say that it exhibi-
ted decided symptoms of hydrophobia.
1t was shot, but not until it had bitten
several dogs. None of these, however,
have shown symptoms of the disease.
Rev. G. NJ. Rogers preached a temper
ance sermon last Sunday, at Dorchester,
which was one of great force and effect
Let the friends of temperance and prohi-
bition stand fast. The ultimate result
cannot be otherwise than right. 1njus-
tice, ignorance, vice and anarchy must be
superseded by right, enlightenment,
morality and law. w. E. b.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-04-28
noath of MRS. T. C. Reed.

Died, at her residence in this city, OIL
Sunday evening, April 9th, 1877, Mrs.
Theresa Caroline Reed, relict of the late
Judge ]. P. Reed. She was the eldest OF
twelve children OF the lete Judge William
Hammond, of Dalton, Ca, and was born
in GAINESVILLE, Ga., on the 18th of Febrna-
ry, 1919, being at the time of her death in
the Goth year Of her age. Her mother'
Frances Hammond, nee Frances Acker,
died when she was only nine years old.
She was married to the late Judge ]. 2.
Reed on the End day of April, 1885. Rear
ed nine children-two sons and seven
daughters, all but two of whom survive
her. In early life, soon after her marriage,
she and her husband connected themselves
with the Baptist Church, and were bap-
tized together. She enjoyed unusually
good health until within the last year OF
her life, when she began gradually to de-
cline, but was rot confined to her room
until three days previous to her death.
For over forty.five years she occupied the
same family residence, adorning and beau
tifying it, and by her christian and social
virtues connecting with it the sweetest
memories of devoted wife, fond mother
and consecrated christian. Few persons
have ever left to loved ones, and those who
came within the circle of their influence,
such rich treasures of hallowed virtues as
has this lovely, christian woman. Unob-
trusive, meek and gentle by nature, she was
the centre around which clustered the pu-
rest affections of an almost idolizing faml-
ly, and was honored and esteemed by an
unusually large circle of friends. Her
christian virtues so obscured her imperfec-
tions as to render them imperceptible. She
was truly a peace-maker, having kind
word for every one, sowing the seeds OF
peace and harmony in every circle OF life.
1t was always her pleasure to dwell upon
the good traits in the character of those Of
whom she was speaking, throwing the veil
Of charity over every fault, thus leaving
an example worthy the emulation of all.
She was not only peace-maker, but was
truly haritable-charitable to the needy as
well as to the erring; her hand was ever
open to supply, as far as she could, the
wants of the poor. The last few days of
her life were as calm and peaceful as the
duties of her life had been quietly and
faithfully performed. Life's labors done,
when the summons came it found her, like
the wise virgins, with her lamp trimmed
and brightly burning, ready to meet her
Saviour. Her remains, after appropriate
funeral services, conducted by Rev. J. S.
Murray, assisted by Rev. l.. M. Aver. in
the presence of very large congregation,
were committed on Tuesday, the 26th inst,
to their final resting place in the Baptist
cemetery, by the side of her beloved hus-
band.